Material Safety Data Sheet

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1 Page 1 / 6 1. IDENTIFICATION Sizes all VARTA Consumer Daimlerstrasse Ellwangen/Germany GmbH & Co. KGaA Phone ++49 (0) 7961 / 83-0 Fax ++49 (0) 7961 / Emergency Telephone Number: ++49 (0) 911 / COMPOSITION / INFORMATION on INGREDIENTS Substance Approximate percent of total weight Manganese Dioxide (MnO 2 ) Zinc (Zn) 9-18 Graphite (C) 2-5 Potassium Hydroxide (KOH) 3-8 Steel Zinc Oxide (ZnO) < 0.5 Water, paper, plastic, other balance Mercury (Hg) < Lead (Pb) < Cadmium (Cd) < Page 1 / 6

2 Page 2 / HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION Note: The batteries described in this Safety Data Sheet are sealed and are not harmful, as long as they are used in compliance with the manufacturer instructions. The content of the battery housing does not create a hazard, as long as the integrity of the battery housing is not affected by abuse (mechanicel, thermal, electrical). Fire, explosion and severe, burn hazard in such abuse conditions may occur. Warning: Do not charge, short circuit, puncture, deform, disassemble, heat above 85 ºC, incinerate or expose contents to water. Keep batteries away from small children. International Standard IEC contains more detailed information on safety of alkaline batteries FIRST AID MEASURES Contact to internal Battery content: Skin: Immediately flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. If symptoms are present after flushing, get medical attention. Eyes: Immediately flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and get medical attention. Respiratory Leave area immediately. With large quantities and irritation system: of the respiratory tract get medical attention. Ingestion: Rinse mouth and sorrounding area with water. Seek for immediate medical attention. Page 2 / 6

3 Page 3 / 6 5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES A. Extinguishing Media: Copious amounts of water is an effective extinguishing medium for alkaline batteries. Dry chemical type extinguishers may also be used. B. Fire Fighting Procedures: Use a positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus if batteries are involved in a fire.. 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES When the battery housing is damaged, small amounts of electrolyte may leak. Seal battery air tight in a plastic bag, adding some dry sand, chalk (CaCO 3 ) or lime (CaO) powder or Vermiculite. Electrolyte traces may be wiped off dryly using household paper. Rinse with water afterwards.. Page 3 / 6

4 Page 4 / 6 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE Do not allow terminals to short-circuit. Storage preferably in a cool (below 30 ºC), dry area that is subject to little temperature change. Do not place near heating equipment, nor expose to direct sunlight for long periods. Elevated temperatures can result in reduced battery service life. 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION Respiratory eqipment: None required under normal use conditions. Hand protection: None required under normal use conditions. Use butyl gloves when handling leaking batteries. Eye protection: None required under normal use conditions. Wear safety glasses when handling leaking batteries. 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Geometric solid objects. 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY May rupture violently when heated above 100 ºC or when charged. Page 4 / 6

5 Page 5 / TOXIOLOGICAL INFORMATION Not applicable. 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Not applicable. 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Alkaline batteries do not contain hazardous materials according to EC directives 91/157/EEC and 93/86/EEC. In accordance with appropriate national regulations (EC 91/157 item 4). 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION Alkaline batteries shipped by VARTA Gerätebatterie GmbH are not regarded as hazardous goods per IATA* regulations. * International Air Transport Association. 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION Not applicable. Page 5 / 6

6 Page 6 / OTHER INFORMATION For alkaline batteries in general, Safety standard IEC applies. It contains detailed recommendations for manufactures of equipment and users.. Page 6 / 6